Shigeru Ishiba Signals Stability with Key Government Picks

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's incoming prime minister, has named his cabinet members, emphasizing continuity by selecting seasoned veterans from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. His choices aim for stability after a tumultuous leadership race. Ishiba suggests a potential for an early snap election and hints at accommodative monetary policies for economic recovery.

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has communicated a preference for stability in his early cabinet decisions, marking a desire to steady the government following a turbulent leadership race.

His selections for finance, defence, and foreign minister positions, along with the critical role of chief cabinet secretary, consist of experienced veterans from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The new appointments are scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, following Ishiba's victory in the LDP leadership contest on Friday.

Ishiba, 67, plans to name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as foreign minister and retain Yoshimasa Hayashi as chief cabinet secretary, according to Reuters. Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato will take on the role of finance minister, and Gen Nakatani will return as defence minister, Japanese media reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)